Millwright – Manufacturing Industry

Hire Resolve; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

A recruitment firm is urgently seeking a skilled Millwright for their client in Germiston, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment used in food processing, troubleshooting issues, and performing preventative maintenance. Candidates must have a Trade Tested Millwright certification along with at least 3 years of experience in a similar environment. A highly competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience as a Millwright.
• Experience with food processing equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals relevant to food processing.
• Strong mechanical/electrical problem-solving and downtime minimization.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and P&IDs; HACCP/GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment, including machinery for processing deli meats.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and install new equipment.
• Inspect equipment for wear, document issues and solutions, ensure hygiene compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Trade Tested Millwright

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Conveyors & packaging machinery

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client in the manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Millwright in Germiston, Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repair of production equipment, including machinery used for slicing, packaging, cooking, and processing deli meats.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Installation of new equipment, including setting up and calibrating new machinery and ensuring proper integration with existing systems.
• Regularly inspecting equipment for wear and tear, and identifying and addressing potential problems before they lead to breakdowns.
• Following all safety protocols and regulations, especially in a food processing environment, and ensuring that equipment is safe to operate.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repair work, and documenting equipment issues and solutions.
• Working with various systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems.
• Following strict hygiene standards.

Requirements:

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience working as a Millwright within a food processing or similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with maintaining and repairing food processing equipment, including conveyors, packaging machinery, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring food safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and P&IDs relevant to food processing equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene procedures related to working in a food processing facility (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
  

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.